{"id":220877,"date":"2024-09-26T10:02:59","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T10:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/26\/ghana-takes-step-towards-youth-led-peacebuilding\/"},"modified":"2024-09-26T10:02:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T10:02:59","slug":"ghana-takes-step-towards-youth-led-peacebuilding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/26\/ghana-takes-step-towards-youth-led-peacebuilding\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Takes Step Towards Youth-Led Peacebuilding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The National Youth Authority (NYA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to empower Ghanaian youth as leaders in peacebuilding and security efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The Technical Working Group on Youth Peace and Security, comprising diverse stakeholders, convened for a five-day retreat in Koforidua, the Eastern regional capital, to develop a comprehensive National Action Plan.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative, aligned with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250, aims to develop a National Action Plan on Youth, Peace, and Security.<\/p>\n<p>The plan will focus on empowering Ghanaian youth to contribute effectively to peacebuilding and conflict resolution.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the inaugural retreat of the working group, Deputy Minister of Interior, Naana Eyiah emphasized the importance of youth engagement in maintaining peace and security. \u201cYoung people have a critical role to play in promoting peace and security, and we must recognize and support their efforts,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The Deputy Minister highlighted the need for a comprehensive approach to address complex issues affecting peace and security, including chieftaincy disputes, religious bias, politics, sports, and economic hardship.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy CEO of NYA, Nelson Owusu Ansah, noted that by the end of the retreat, a clear roadmap and mechanisms for sustained engagement are expected to be in place.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the objectives of the working group include developing a National Action Plan, enhancing collaboration, establishing a strategic framework, and facilitating engagement among all participants.<\/p>\n<p>United Nations Resident Coordinator, Charles Abani praised Ghana\u2019s democracy, describing it as a beacon of hope for Africa. As Ghana approaches elections in December, Mr. Abani encouraged Ghanaians to engage in peaceful elections, earning the country the reputation for \u201cboring\u201d elections.<\/p>\n<p>He urged youth to avoid violence that could jeopardize their future and undermine Ghana\u2019s long-standing democracy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 The National Youth Authority (NYA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to empower Ghanaian youth as leaders in peacebuilding and security efforts. 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